In this special edition of Economic Development Spotlight, Nicole Wilson, Vice President of Economic Development at the Midland Business Alliance, sits down with Dan Dimitroff to talk about legacy, stewardship, and thinking differently about community growth.

From downtown redevelopment to conversations around AI and critical infrastructure, Dan shares a vision rooted in long-term responsibility — one that looks beyond short-term wins and asks how development can strengthen the community for generations to come.

The conversation explores everything from building tax base and tackling housing challenges to why Midland is uniquely positioned for future infrastructure investment when projects are done the right way. At the center of it all is a bigger question: how can growth create lasting benefit for the people and places that call this region home?

Listen to the full episode for a thoughtful conversation on community impact, conscious growth, and what it means to invest in Midland with purpose.